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Date:         Thu, 01 Aug 1996 22:57:02 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Nato Dean <natode19@ecity.net>
Subject:      Vanagon Gas Smell (Leak?)

Oh Oh? Just noticed a few days ago that I was getting a strong odor of gas inside the 81 Vanagon. It is especially bad up near the front seat area. I noticed the smell also coming through the fresh air vents. It also seemed to get worse if I opened the front windows and vent. I did the smell test around the vehicle and noticed nothing in the engine compartment area. Seems to be coming from the front. I noticed the smell from the fuel filter/ fuel pump area. I got underneath the van yesterday and took off the 12 or so screws holding on the metal panel covering the fuel filter/fuel pump. The fuel filter was leaking from the seam very slowly. Yes! No big deal. I had an extra filter in the van. I gave it a day to dry out and today took it for a test drive. Seemed to be better at first but after 5 minutes I was getting sick from the smell again. It seemed to get worse after starting the engine and driving. Now I notice the smell lingers under the drivers' side front wheel well. Perhaps the expansion tanks, hoses or (please no) the fuel tank is rusted through. Either tomorrow or this weekend I will pull the tank. Haynes has a good description and picture. I also have found some help by Jack Reed here: http://www.flex.net/vwcruzin/archives/issue3/vgastank.html

If anybody has any ideas or input before I pull the tank please respond to me personally or to the type 2 (aircooled group). TIA. Nathan Indianola, Iowa, USA 1965 21 Window Deluxe Microbus 1974 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1981 Westfalia Vanagon (weeping) 1992 Jetta GL


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